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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
San Francisco Giants pick FAMU catcher in MLB Draft
Florida A&M University catcher Broedy Poppell is officially headed to the pros. On Monday, July 14, the San Francisco Giants selected the FAMU star in the 13th round of the 2025 MLB Draft, using the 386th overall pick to grab one of the top two-way standouts in HBCU baseball. A Tallahassee native and graduate of Maclay School, Poppell has been a key figure for the FAMU Rattlers since joining the program in 2022. He entered the NCAA transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2025 season but remained in the spotlight thanks to strong showings at the MLB Draft Combine in June and the HBCU Swingman Classic, held just days before the draft. With his selection, Poppell becomes the 29th player in Florida A&M program history to be drafted to Major League Baseball, according to The Baseball Cube. He's also the first Rattler drafted since Aubrey McCarty, who was taken by the Colorado Rockies in the 26th round of the 2017 draft. In 2025, Poppell anchored FAMU's defense as the starting catcher. He posted a .973 fielding percentage, recorded 258 putouts, and earned First-Team All-SWAC honors. He was also named Second-Team All-SWAC in 2024. At the plate, he brought power and consistency. Poppell hit .325, led the team with 69 hits and 12 home runs, and finished second on the roster with 58 runs scored. His combination of defensive reliability and offensive production made him one of FAMU's most valuable players-and a clear MLB prospect. The post San Francisco Giants pick FAMU catcher in MLB Draft appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic: Live Stream College Baseball, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's time for this year's HBCU Swingman Classic, a celebration of the best HBCU college baseball players. 50 players from Division I HBCU programs will take the field Friday at Truist Park for the event. Tune in to MLB Network on Friday night to watch the action. Jamal George #11 of Alabama State University poses with the trophy following his team's victory in the HBCU Swingman Classic at Globe Life Field on July 12, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Jamal George #11 of Alabama State University poses with the trophy following his team's victory in the HBCU Swingman Classic at Globe Life Field on July 12, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Photo byHow to Watch 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM EDT Channel: MLB Network Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) The schools with representatives this year are: Alabama A&M University, Alcorn State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Florida A&M University, Grambling State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Morehouse College, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University, Texas Southern University, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Participating players this year are: Broedy Poppell (FAMU), Tyler Smith (NCAT), Irvin Escobar (BCU), Vinny Saumell (UAPB), DeMarckus Smiley (ASU), Jonathan Gonzalez Perez (UMES), Juan Cruz (ASU), Andrey Martinez (BCU), JT Taylor (NCAT), Jalon Mack (SU), Daniel Moore (CSU), Kylan Duncan (AAMU), Jesus Vanegas (BCU), Taj Bates (SU), Elijah Pinckney (MORH), Kade Wood (MSVU), Robert Tate Jr. (JSU), KJ White (SU), Ahmar Donatto (PVAMU), Chenar Brown (GSU), Cardell Thibodeaux (SU), Justin Journette (NSU), Kameron Douglas (ASU), Darryl Lee (BCU), Jacoby Radcliffe (SU), Jordan McCladdie (JSU), Trey Bridges (GSU), Jalan Jones (NSU), Kelton Phillips (TSU), Joseph Eichelberger (JSU), Trey Rutledge (AAMU), Jaylon Burrell (ALSU), Jamal Ritter (FAMU), Cameron Hill (GSU), Edwin Sanchez (BCU), Eric Elliott (JSU), Reagan Rivera (CSU), Jean Carlos Zambrano (BCU), Diego Barrett (NCAT), Jorhan LaBoy (ASU), Erick Gonzalez (JSU), Garrett Workman (FAMU), Nkosi Didder (JSU), Esaid Peña (ASU), Kenney Fabian (UAPB), Jafet Martinez (ASU), Calvin McClendon (TSU), Yoansell Diaz (BCU), Jay Campbell (FAMU), and Nick Luckett (SU). Live stream the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
